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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 27, 1987
A meeting of the Santa Monica city Council was called to order by
Mayor Conn at 6: 17 p. m., on Tuesday, January 27, 1987, in the
council Chambers.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor James P. Conn
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz
Councilmember David B. Finkel
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Alan S. Katz
Councilmember Herb Katz
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Assistant City Clerk Donna R. Betancourt
STUDY SESSION: A study Session was called to order by Mayor Conn
at 6:17 p.m.
58-1: PI CO-RENTER STORM DRAIN: Presented was a staff
presentation regarding the Pico-Kenter storm drain, having been
scheduled during Council discussion of the subject on October 28,
1986. Discussion was held. (See also Item II-A.)
ADJOURNMENT: At 7:32 p.m., the study Session was adjourned.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by
Mayor Conn at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 1987, in the
Council Chambers. Councilmember Jennings led the assemblage in
the pledge of allegiance to the united states of America.
Reverend David McAllister, Westside Ecumenical Conference,
offered the invocation.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor James P. Conn
Mayor Pro Tempore Herb Katz
Councilmember David B. Finkel
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Alan S. Katz
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
Also Present: City Manager John Jalili
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
Assistant city Clerk Donna R. Betancourt
CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING
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A special meeting of the City council and Parking Authority was
called to order by Mayor Conn at 7:48 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Chairperson James P. Conn
Chairperson Pro Tempore Herb Katz
Authority Member David B. Finkel
Authority Member William H. Jennings
Authority Member Alan S. Katz
Authority Member Christine E. Reed
Authority Member Dennis Zane
Also Present: Executive Secretary John Jali1i
Authority Attorney Robert M. Myers
Assistant City Clerk
Donna R. Betancourt
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CC/PA-l: MINUTES APPROVAL: Presented were the minutes of
parking Authority meetings held August 19, and August 26, 1986.
Chairperson Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to approve the minutes as
presented. Second by Member Reed. The motion was approved,
Member Finkel abstaining.
CC/PA-2: PARKING LEASE/SOPAC PROPERTIES INC./IOO WILSHIRE CORP.:
Presented was a staff report recommending approval of Assignment
of a Parking Lease from SoPac Properties, Inc., to 100 Wilshire
Corporation in public parking structures located on 2nd street.
Discussion was held. Authority Member Reed moved to approve the
staff recommendation, thereby adopting Resolution No. 199 (PAS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NUMBER 1828(CCS)
FROM SOPAC PROPERTIES, INC. TO 100 WILSHIRE CORPORATION, II reading
by title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by
Member H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Authority vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Counci1member Reed moved to adopt Resolution No. 7361(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NUMBER 1828(CCS) FROM
SOPAC PROPERTIES, INC. TO 100 WILSHIRE CORPORATION," reading by
title only and waiving further reading thereof. Second by Mayor
Pro Tempore H. Katz. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
ADJOURNMENT:
adjourned.
At 7: 50 p. m., the Parking Authority meeting was
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED
4-A: BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: The Assistant City Clerk announced
that applications are invited for vacancies on the Third street
Development corporation and the Recreation and Parks Commission.
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5-A: THIRD STREET MALL CINEMA PROJECTS: Presented was the
request of Councilmember Zane to discuss a policy prioritizing
the location of new cinema projects for the Third street Mall,
continued from January 13, 1987. Councilmember Zane introduced
discussion and moved to set this matter far a full public hearing
at the second meeting in February, and direct staff to prepare an
options paper to assess the tools to accomplish the following:
Direct cinema projects to the Mall as a policy priority in the
city's Land Use regulations and assure that residential
neighborhoods will not suffer a deteriorating quality of life as
a result of the development of cinema complexes near them; and
assess the ability of the market on the Mall and in the City to
absorb specific levels of cinema development so as to avoid
unwise overdevelopment; including in the motion Mayor Pro Tempore
H. Katz I s suggestion to set a number of seats minimal for the
Mall, which might help protect it. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore
H. Katz. Discussion was held. with no objection from the
second, Councilmember Zane incorporated into the motion
councilmember Reed's suggestion to change the date to the first
meeting in March and to include an analysis of the development
agreement with Southmark. The motion was unanimously approved.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was presented whereby
all items are approved in one motion unless removed from the
Calendar for discussion. councilmemher Reed moved to approve the
Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6-A and 6-H, reading
resolutions and ordinances by titles only and waiving further
reading thereof. Second by councilmember Finkel. The motion was
approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
6-B: REVERSION TO ACREAGE/3005 HIGHLAND AVENUE: Resolution No.
7362 (CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA REVERTING TO ACREAGE TRACT 38475 AND
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 17944," was
approved, approving Final Parcel Map 17944 for reversion to
acreage at 3005 Highland Avenue, continued from January 13, 1987.
6-C: DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS: Resolution No.
7363 (CCS) entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ANY PROTESTS OR
OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
REGARDING REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURBS (SR-87-94),"
was approved, setting the public hearing for February 24, 1987.
6-D: VACATION OF WALKWAY BETWEEN PEARL AND CEDAR STREETS:
Resolution No. 7364 (CCS) entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
ORDER THE VACATION OF THE WALKWAY BETWEEN CEDAR AND PEARL STREETS
WEST OF 20TH STREET, IN THE 'CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, II
was approved, setting a pUblic hearing for February 24, 1987, to
vacate the walkway between Pearl and Cedar Streets west of 20th
street.
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6-E: INVESTMENT/TREASURY OPERATIONS: Resolution No. 7365(CCS)
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT, USE AND INVESTMENT OF ONE
OR MORE DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS WITH CERTAIN BANKS, SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATIONS AND BROKER/DEALERS," was adopted, changing Ralph E.
Bursey's official title to City Treasurer/Revenue Manager with
respect to conducting authorized investment and treasury
operations and updating authorized financial institutions to
account for mergers and name changes.
6-F: WEEDS/RUBBISH AS PUBLIC NUISANCE: Resolution of Intention
No. 7366(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING UPON CERTAIN
LANDS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, II
was adopted, setting a public hearing on March 24, 1987.
6-G: INVESTMENT FUNDS: Resolution No. 7367 (CCS) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY REVENUE MANAGER/TREASURER TO INVEST CITY
FUNDS IN THE STATE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND," was adopted,
authorizing the City Revenue/Treasurer to invest city funds not
required for immediate cash needs in the state Local Agency
Investment Fund (LAIF), and directing staff to monitor yield
differences between the LAIF and the City's other overnight
investment alternatives and report yield differences and
additional investment earnings to the Council within one year of
adoption of resolution.
6-I: AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES: Bid No. 2095 was awarded to
Enterprise Battery Warehouse at specified unit prices and
percentage discounts on items not listed on the bid for a
one-year period, plus applicable sales tax, for auto, truck and
bus batteries for various operating departments.
6-J: JANITORIAL SUPPLIES: Bid No. 2097 was awarded to
WaxiejKleenline corporation at specified unit prices plus
applicable sales tax to furnish miscellaneous janitorial supplies
for a one-year period.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A: MINUTES APPROVAL: Presented were the minutes of the
meetings held December 9, 1986, January 13, and January 20, 1987.
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz withdrew this item from the calendar to
record his abstention from voting on the January 20, 1987,
minutes as he was not present at that meeting. Councilmember
Reed moved to approve the minutes of the above meetings. Second
by councilmember A. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved,
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz abstaining in regard to the January
20th minutes.
6-H: DUPLICATING PAPER SUPPLIES: Presented was a staff report
recommending award of bid to furnish and deliver duplicating
paper supplies for a one-year period at specified unit prices,
plus applicable sales tax, for various city departments.
Councilmember Finkel introduced discussion and moved to approve
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the staff recommendation, thereby awarding Bid No. 2092 to Kirk
Paper Company for a one-year period including in the motion
direction to staff to investigate the recycled paper option as
outlined in material received from the Coalition for Clean Air.
Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-A: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/CAMPEAU CORPORATION AND 2600 COLORADO
ASSOCIATES: Presented was a staff report transmitting an
ordinance for adoption and second reading approving the first
amendment to Development Agreement No. 3743 (CCS) with Campeau
Corporation and 2600 Colorado Associates for property located at
2600 Colorado Avenue, changes to include elimination of 30 units
of on-site housing and payment of an in-lieu fee of $1,500,000:
an increase in the size of the pUblic park from 12,300 square
feet to 17,400 square feet, and relocation of the park to the
eastern end of the property. Discussion was held. At 8:15 p.m.,
the public hearing was declared opened. Members of the public
Russ Latimer, Joyce Budzeleski, Edward Bell, Joe Carreras, Ce Ce
Bradley, Vivian Linder, willis Tait, Jr., Fred Cadham, Douglas
Lewis, and Fred W. Plotke spoke in support of affordable housing.
Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to hear
from members of the public who turned in late chits. Second by
Councilmember Zane. The motion was approved. James Lunsford and
Paul Rosenstein spoke in support of affordable housing.
Discussion was held. Councilmember A. Katz moved to approve the
staff recommendation, thereby adopting Ordinance No. 1398 (CCS)
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CAMPEAU CORPORATION CALIFORNIA AND 2600 COLORADO
ASSOCIATES AND THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA," reading by title only
and waiving further reading thereof, and finding that the First
Amendment to the Development Agreement is consistent with the
General Plan for reasons set forth in the staff report dated
January 27, 1987. Second by Councilmember Zane. Discussion was
held. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved a substitute motion to
deny the amendment and put 30 housing units on-site as specified
in the original Agreement. The motion died for lack of a second.
Discussion was held. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved an
amendment that the windows be closed rather than openable because
of the central heating. Councilmember A. Katz accepted the
amendment as friendly: however, seconder Councilmember Zane did
not and the amendment failed. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved
as an amendment to the main motion to delete the section of the
agreement regarding the requirement for openable windows. Second
by Councilmember Reed. Discussion was held. The motion to
delete the requirement for openable windows was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Affirmative: councilmembers Jennings, A. Katz,
H. Katz, Reed
Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Zane,
Mayor Conn
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Discussion was held. During discussion, City Attorney Myers
suggested that, in view of the amendment that was adopted, the
motion should be restated to reintroduce the ordinance for first
reading. Councilmember A. Katz, with no objection from the
second, so amended the motion.
During discussion, councilmember A. Katz moved
reconsider the amendment regarding windows.
Councilmember Finkel. The motion to reconsider was
the following vote:
instead to
Second by
approved by
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings,
A. Katz, Reed, Zane, Mayor Conn
Negative: Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz requested the record to reflect that
his no vote is because he believes it was inconsistent of the
City Attorney to bring this forward in the way he did.
Discussion was held. The motion on the amendment to make the
windows inoperable was then before the council. The amendment
failed by the following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmember Reed
Negative: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings,
A. Katz, H. Katz, Zane, Mayor Conn
Councilmember A. Katz requested the record to reflect that he
will expect a second amendment to the development agreement to
allow the windows to be closed.
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz requested the record to reflect that
his no vote is for the same reason as Councilmember A. Katz's.
The main motion to adopt the ordinance was approved by the
following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel, Jennings,
A. Katz, Zane, Mayor Conn
Negative: Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz,
Councilmember Reed
Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz requested the record to show that his
no vote is because he thinks the City Attorney was wrong in his
inconsistency in bringing this forward the way he did.
councilmember Reed requested the record to reflect that
cannot vote to make a finding that this action conforms with
Land Use Plan, the General Plan, and with Ordinance No.
(CCS) as it is incorporated in those plans.
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8-B: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCESS/RESIDENTIAL USES: Presented
was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for introduction and
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first reading adding Municipal Code section 9l48G providing for a
conditional use permit process for residential uses consistent
with the Land Use Element but not permitted in the zoning
Ordinance. At 9:15 p.m., the pUblic hearing was declared opened.
Sherman stacey and Bill Weingarden spoke in support of the
ordinance. There being no one else wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was declared closed. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz
moved to introduce for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING
SECTION 9148G TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, " reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof. Second by Councilmember Finkel. The
motion was approved by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
8-C: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE RESPONSE PLANS AND INVENTORY:
Presented was a staff report transmitting an ordinance for
introduction and first reading adding Chapter 5 to Article V of
the Municipal Code regarding Hazardous Materials Release Response
Plans and Inventory. Discussion was held. At 9:20 p.m., the
public hearing was declared opened. Joy Fullmer and Don Nelson
spoke in support of the ordinance. There being no one else
wishing to be heard, the public hearing was declared closed.
Councilmember Zane moved to approve the staff recommendation,
thereby introducing for first reading an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADDING
CHAPTER 5 TO ARTICLE V OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE RESPONSE PLANS AND
INVENTORY," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion was approved
by the following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
9-A: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Presented was a staff report
transmitting a Resolution of Intention to amend the Zoning
Ordinance to allow the Planning Commission to consider
applications for adjustment, variance, and use permit when such
permi ts are sought in conj unction with proj ects which require
Planning Commission approval. Discussion was held. Joy Fullmer
expressed concern regarding parking and traffic problems. Mayor
Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to adopt Resolution No. 7368 (CCS)
entitled: IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND
USE ORDINANCE," reading by title only and waiving further reading
thereof. Second by Councilmember Reed. Councilmember Reed moved
an amendment to delete the phrase "For any project" from section
9147(a), "[For any project] the Planning Commission, rather than
the Zoning Administrator, shall approve...." The maker and the
second accepted the amendment as friendly, thereby incorporating
it into the motion. The motion as amended was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
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II-A: PICO-KENTER 5TORM DRAIN: Presented was a staff report
recommending adoption of a resolution endorsing the program
proposed by the Pico-Kenter 5torm Drain Task Force to reduce
pollution of Santa Monica Bay. (See also Item 55-1.) At 9: 50
p.m., the public hearing was declared opened. Joy Fullmer, Wayne
Hall and Carl viker spoke in support of the resolution. There
being no one else wishing to be heard, the pUblic hearing was
declared closed. Councilmember Zane moved the staff
recommendation, adopting Resolution No. 7369 (CC5) entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 5ANTA MONICA
ENDORSING AND PROVIDING FUNDING COMMITMENTS FOR THE FIVE POINT
PROGRAM PROPOSED BY THE PICO KENTER STORM DRAIN TASK FORCE
DESIGNED TO REDUCE CONTAMINATION OF WATERS FLOWING THROUGH THE
PICO KENTER STORM DRAIN," reading by title only and waiving
further reading thereof, including in the motion the following
suggestions: that staff (1) begin active study and keep Council
up-to-date on the option of a treatment facility the city itself
might develop; (2) get a report about the use of the gas
chromatograph and other options for increasing the City's
capacity for doing in-house analysis; (3) continue to explore
options and regularly inform Council as to the study on problems
of bacteria in the effluent; (4) evaluate the applicability of
this program to other drains in the system as well. Second by
Councilmember A. Katz. Discussion was held. with no objection
from the second, Councilmember Zane added into the motion the
suggestion that staff examine ways to expedite the process.
Discussion was held. The motion as amended was approved by the
following vote:
Council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
ll-B: PIER RECONSTRUCTION: The recommendation to award a
contract to John L. Meek Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$217,400 for reconstruction of portions of the pier under Moby's
Dock building and approving change orders and budget transfers
was continued to February 3, 1987.
1l-C: LIABILITY CLAIMS: The recommendation to authorize the
City Manager to proceed with implementation of a
self-administered liability claims program, negotiate and execute
an agreement for transition of responsibilities, and authorize
required staff positions was continued to February 3, 1987.
11-D: CLOSED SESSION: Continued to February 3, 1987.
12-A: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT/HOTELS ON MAIN STREET:
Presented was a staff report recommending to continue to May 12,
1987, the appeal of Planning Commission denial of a Zoning
Ordinance text amendment to the CM district to permit hotels on
Main street south of Bay Street. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Reed moved to hear from members of the public not
able to return next week for two minutes each, and carry the
hearing over to February 3, 1987. Second by Councilmember A.
Katz. The motion was unanimously approved. At 10:57 p.m., the
public hearing was declared opened. Daniel Zerfas, Perry Lang,
Shirley Per1uss, Barbara Lang, sandy Leet, Jeff Donfeld, and Greg
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Gi ttler spoke in support of the proj ect. Discussion
Councilmember Finkel moved to extend the meeting to
Second by Councilmember A. Katz. The motion was
Discussion was held. There being no objection, this
continued to February 3, 1987.
A motion was made, seconded, and approved to open the publ ic
hearing on Items 12-B and 12-0 and continue to the next council
meeting.
was held.
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item was
12-B: RESTAURANT/1721 BROADWAY: Presented was a staff report
recommending denial of Development Review Permit 320-B and
Conditional Use Permit 410-B for modification of approved permits
for a 120-seat restaurant with liquor license at 1721 Broadway.
The public hearing was declared opened and continued to February
3, 1987.
12-C: CITY LANDMARK/1323 OCEAN AVENUE: Presented was a staff
report recommending denial of the appeal of the decision of the
Landmarks Commission to designate the structure at 1323 Ocean
Avenue as a City LandlTlark. Discussion was held. Lisa Monk,
speaking on behalf of the applicant, requested Council to adopt
the staff recommendation and deny the appeal. Francis Pizzulli
spoke on behalf of the appellant. Members of the public David
Cameron and Roger Genser spoke in support of the Landmarks
designation. Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz moved to hear from
public members who turned in late chits. Second by Councilmember
A. Katz. The motion failed. Discussion was held. Councilmember
Reed moved to deny the appeal and approve the Landmark
Designation of 1323 Ocean Avenue with the findings and conditions
contained in the December 18, 1986 Landmarks commission Statement
of Official Action. Second by Mayor Pro Tempore H. Katz.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
council vote: Unanimously approved 7-0
Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to develop an options
paper on ways to strengthen the Landmarks ordinance. Second by
Councilmember Reed. The motion was unanimously approved.
l2-D: PROPERTY SUBDIVISION/2020 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD:
Presented was a staff recommending denial of an appeal from the
Planning Commission decision to approve Tentative Parcel Map
17501 subdividing property at 2020 Santa Monica Boulevard.
Applicant: General Telephone company of California. Appellant:
Jack H. Rubens for Santa Monicans for Reasonable Growth. The
public hearing was declared opened and continued to February 3,
1987.
13-A: PREFERENTIAL PARKING/2ND STREET AND ASHlAND AVENUE:
Presented was the request of Elsa Petrucelli to address Council
regarding preferential parking and traffic prOblems in the
vicinity of 2nd street and Ashland Avenue, continued from
December 9, 1986. Councilmember Zane moved to allow Ms.
Petrucelli to share the time with another speaker within the
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context of the five minutes that she is permitted. The motion
was seconded and unanimously approved. Ms. Petrucelli spoke
regarding parking and traffic problems on 2nd street and Ashland
Avenue and requested Council to grant the residents preferential
parking. Brandon MacNeal spoke in support of the request.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Zane moved to direct staff to
evaluate the request for changes in the preferential parking
district and to work and communicate with the churches in the I
area, who are also looking for a solution that is workable for
residents, merchants, and other neighboring institutions such as
churches and temples. Second by Councilmember Reed. The motion
was approved, Mayor Conn abstaining.
13-B: YIELD SIGN/LINCOLN FREEWAY ENTRANCE: The request of Don
Masterson to address Council regarding installation of a yield
sign for northbound Lincoln traffic at the turnoff for the
freeway east entrance was continued to February 3, 1987.
13-C: PARKING/1750 APPIAN WAY: The request of Don Masterson to
address Council regarding updating 1750 Appian Way parking and
security situation was continued to February 3, 1987.
councilmember Finkel moved to extend the meeting to 12: 30 a.m.
Second by councilmember A. Katz. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
council vote: Affirmative: Councilmembers Finkel, A. Katz,
Reed, Zane, Mayor Conn
Negative: Councilmembers Jennings, H. Katz
14-A: CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: Presented was the matter
of accepting a declaration of vacancy (Charissa Lee) on the
Convention and Visitors Bureau and authorizing the city Clerk to
publiSh a notice of vacancy. There being no obj ection, the
vacancy was accepted and the City Clerk was authorized to publish
a notice.
14-B: TEMPORARY TRAILER PERMITS: The request of Mayor Pro
Tempore Herb Katz to discuss an ordinance amendment to grant
flexibility in the enforcement of time limitations of temporary
trailer permits was continued to February 3, 1987.
14-C: OVERNIGHT FACILITIES FOR HOMELESS: Presented was a
request of Councilmember Finkel to discuss steps to make
overnight facilities available to the homeless in Santa Monica,
on an emergency basis, for a short, experimental period.
Councilmember Finkel introduced discussion and moved to: ( 1)
direct staff to formulate a plan and a program for opening
selected facilities for the use and access of the homeless during
some measurable intelligent measure of time, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
seven days a week, covering evenings, nights and mornings,
effective as soon as possible as a place to eat, sleep and attend
to personal hygiene. The plan and program should include
necessary measures to protect the City'S interests in the areas
of health, safety, liability and harmful interruption of
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important uses of such facilities by the general public; (2) ask
the city Attorney to draft an emergency ordinance if necessary to
make it possible for such a program to be implemented; (3) make a
public call and request to the private sector to open private
unused spaces on a voluntary basis for the use and access of the
homeless as part of this plan and program; (4) direct the City
Attorney to draft an emergency ordinance, if necessary, easing
zoning and other restrictions that may constitute an impediment
to owners' ability to make private unused spaces available to the
homeless for the above purposes and commercial zones; (5) make a
public call to the community organizations, the business
community and the pUblic, to volunteer assistance in the form of
blankets, food, supplies and labor to make the City's effort to
help the homeless on winter nights a successful one that will not
significantly tax the public coffers; (6) designate a competent
person to be selected by staff to organize and supervise the
program with the help, assistance, and guidance of staff and
finance that expense; (7) expedite approval of expenditures of
any City funds that staff recently indicates are necessary and
that Council considers appropriate to properly implement the plan
and program outlined above; and (8) instruct staff to convene the
Working Group on the Homeless, to work together with it and try
to develop an effective plan to provide public facilities for the
homeless on an emergency basis, authorize staff, after spelling
out the parameters of the goal, to implement this program, and
Council appropriate such funds as the City Manager recommends.
Second by councilmember Zane. Discussion was held.
Councilmember Finkel, with no objection from the second, included
in the motion councilmember Reed's suggestion to communicate to
the County that the city accepts the offer of County welfare
teams to operate in the City any time the weather goes to 40
degrees, by sending out people with housing vouchers to find the
homeless and try to talk them into accepting the vouchers;
further, that the discussion be continued at next week's meeting.
Discussion was held. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
14-D: COUNCIL TRAVEL FUNDS: Presented was the request of Mayor
Conn to discuss approval of travel funds in connection with his
trip to Washington, D.C. for the National League of Cities
Congressional Conference on February 28 through March 3, 1987.
Councilmember Reed moved approval of the request, which includes
travel to New York and possibly Nashville. Second by Mayor Pro
Tempore H. Katz. The motion was unanimously approved.
15: PUBLIC INPUT: John Jurenka spoke regarding the latest
amendments to the Brown Act.
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ADJOURNMENT: At 12:30 p.m., it
unanimously approved to adjourn
Tuesday, February 3, 1987, to con
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Donna R. Betancourt
Assistant city Clerk
moved, seconded and
eeting to 7: 30 p.m. on
items.
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January 27, 1987
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